Subtract 28/63 from 35/27
1st number: 1 8/27, 2nd number: 28/63
35/27 - 28/63 is 23/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 63 is 189
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
35/27 = 35 × 7/27 × 7 = 245/189 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 3 = 189,
28/63 = 28 × 3/63 × 3 = 84/189 - Subtract the two like fractions:
245/189 - 84/189 = 245 - 84/189 = 161/189 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/27
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